Trying Hard with Lyqa Maravilla

Does everyone have a right to have and share their opinion? Are all opinions created equal? And should we give everyone the opportunity to share theirs?

These are just some of the questions we'll explore in this conversation. I'll share some facts about facts and opinions and my opinions on facts and opinions.

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Actually, I think you need four. In this podcast episode, we'll talk about the 4 types of hobbies that could help boost your mood, start a side gig, and build a growth mindset.

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Do you care too little or too much about what other people think about you? How can self-awareness keep you from being too self-confident or self-conscious? Let's talk about that in this new podcast episode (while I try not to be too self-conscious while recording this raw 😅).

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Are you thinking things over or are you overthinking? When is it too much? Let's talk about 5 tips that can help you keep yourself from drowning in those thoughts.

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Why does good always lose? What does evil do well that good does badly? Let's talk about 4 things that we can learn from the dark side that can help us in fighting for what's right in this podcast episode.

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If you’re ready to try hard, let’s get started.

Everything comes at a cost. Just because you’re not the one paying doesn’t make it free. Let’s talk about how being too kind can actually be unkind and how we can keep ourselves from crossing the line.

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Shhh… They say knowledge is power. Are you giving other people too much power by sharing too much about yourself? Let’s talk about the value of privacy in this podcast episode.

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We talked about the importance of setting boundaries. Now, it’s time to talk about how we set one.

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It can be really difficult to set boundaries. So, before we even talk about how we can do that, let’s talk about 3 things that setting boundaries is NOT.

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Do you hate Mondays? I do, too. Let’s talk about 4 reasons why Mondays can be extra challenging and a few things that could (maybe) help us learn to love them instead.

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What do you find funny? What does that say about you? How do we know if it’s too much? Let’s talk about the different types of comedy and a few guard rails that could spell the difference between having fun with someone and making fun of them.

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After 2 years and 76 episodes of me giving you advice, I think it’s time we talk about reasons why you shouldn’t follow them.

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I’ve been hearing this a lot lately. And though it’s meant to be a joke, I think it says a lot about the current state of social media and the world. Will this suggestion do more harm than good? Let’s talk about it in this episode.

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Are you scared of making a mistake? Why are you so afraid? If you’re anything like me, it may be because you’re scared of what’s at stake. But what I noticed is that we often have an inaccurate view of the stakes of our mistakes. How do we relieve some of the pressure? Let’s talk about that in this episode.

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What is gaslighting? How can you stand up for yourself when someone does this to you? And is there even such a thing as winning when fighting gaslighting? Let’s talk about 4 things to do when you find yourself in that situation in this podcast episode.

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Psst! Nabalitaan mo na ba yung nag-aaway na vloggers? Do we really need to know? Here are my two cents on this phenomenon/genre and some of the lessons we can take away.

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Those you trust have power over you. That’s why it’s important to be aware of the people you respect, listen to, believe, and trust. What makes them different and how do we know who’s who? Let’s talk about that in this episode.

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Let’s talk about how to make utang and bayad (sana talaga) responsibly. 

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How do you know if making a hard choice or doing a hard thing is worth it? What is motivating you? How can you push past fear? Let’s talk about what makes fear and love different and how one is better than the other as a guide.

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How do you find value in what you earn? Here are 4 Bs that can help you find meaning in what you do whether you’re passionate about it or not.

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Yung lalaki? Yung babae? Hati? Yung nagyaya? Sino ba ang dapat magbayad sa first date? Here are my two cents on this topic na pinagaawayan ng marami ngayon.

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Not all dreams come true, but some of them evolve. Let’s talk about that and 3 more truths about dreams in this podcast episode.

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If the very idea of interacting with real people in the real world again makes you uneasy, you’re not alone. Let’s talk about 4 steps that can help you learn as you struggle with social interaction and everything that comes with it in this new podcast episode.

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